About Pragya Pandey
Pragya is an equity research analyst and financial journalist with a passion for investing. In college she majored in finance and is currently pursuing the CFA program and is a Level II candidate.
When analyzing stocks, Pragya takes a fundamental approach and focuses on measuring a company's intrinsic value. Her goal is to help retail investors create successful portfolios to achieve financial success.
Recent Articles By Pragya Pandey
3 Airline Stocks Showing a Lack of Upward Direction
The airline industry has been impacted by high fuel prices and declining consumer demand amid the rising odds of a recession. Concerns over elevated inflation, a sluggish economy, and operational challenges have led airline stocks JetBlue Airways (JBLU), Spirit Airlines (SAVE), and Hawaiian Holdings (HA) to decline lately. Investors should steer clear of these fundamentally weak stocks, given the industry's current downtrend. Read on…
3 Tech Stocks Experiencing Major Declines Right Now
Since the start of the year, the broad market sell-off caused by macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical concerns has led to significant declines in many well-known tech stocks. The tech industry has been under immense pressure and could experience further sell-offs amid the rising interest rate environment. Therefore, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally-weak tech stocks Snowflake (SNOW), Affirm Holdings (AFRM), and American Cloud Virtual (AVCT). Read on...
1 Airline Stock That's a Better Buy Than American Airlines
While pent-up travel demand is aiding the airline industry’s recovery from pandemic-led challenges, operational inefficiencies have forced American Airlines (AAL) to cancel hundreds of flights from its December schedule. In contrast, Alaska Air (ALK) seems to have better capitalized on the rise in demand and is undertaking strategic initiatives to expand its operational capabilities. So, we think ALK could be a better buy than AAL for your portfolio now. Read on to learn more…
Is Buying SoFi Stock a Smart Decision Right Now?
Financial services company SoFi Technologies (SOFI) reported disappointing second-quarter results last month, dampening investor sentiment. In addition, the stock is currently trading more than 70% below its 52-week high. So, would it be worth buying the stock now? Let’s find out…
3 Health Care Stock Under $50 You Can Buy Today
The healthcare industry is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming years, thanks to strong demand amid rising chronic diseases, technological advancements, and rising healthcare spending. Therefore, we think fundamentally sound healthcare companies Pfizer (PFE), GSK Plc (GSK), and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), which are currently trading under $50, could be a great addition to your portfolio now to capitalize on the industry’s tailwinds. Read on…
1 Railroad Stock You'll Regret Not Buying This Week
CSK Corporation (CSK) has seen record sales growth across all segments, owing to rising export activities. In addition, the company's continued strategic initiatives to boost its market reach should bode well for the stock. Given its robust profitability and growth attributes, we think the stock could be a great addition to one’s portfolio. Continue reading…
1 EV Stock to Buy That Is Not Tesla
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years, thanks to growing demand and favorable government initiatives. While both the EV giants Volkswagen (VWAGY) and Tesla (TSLA) are expected to benefit from the industry’s growth, VWAGY seems better positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds and soar in the near term, given its discounted valuation and robust growth prospects. Read on to learn more...
3 Stocks to Sell as Investors Brace for More Fed Tightening
Concerns about skyrocketing inflation, the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance to tame it, and the prospect of a recession have driven recent market selloffs. As the Fed is expected to keep raising interest rates to bring inflation down to its target level, fundamentally weak stocks Peloton Interactive (PTON), Revolve Group (RVLV), and Vinco Ventures (BBIG) could keep losing. Therefore, these stocks are best avoided now. Read on...
1 Telecom Stock That's a Better Buy for Your Portfolio Than AT&T
The ongoing digitization and expanded market for communication services are expected to benefit two prominent industry players in the telecommunications industry, Ooma Inc. (OOMA) and AT&T (T). However, given its stable cash flow generation capabilities and other strategic initiatives to increase its market share, OOMA appears better positioned to benefit from industry growth prospects in the near term. Therefore, we think OOMA is a better buy for your portfolio than T. Read on to learn more…